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Election Code revisions: political positions No Changes Should Be Made to Election Code at This Stage, Says BSP-United Left’s Kiselova
BSP-United Left MP Nataliya Kiselova said that the Election Code should not be amended, warning that last-minute changes could pose risks. “No changes should be made to the Election Code now, because I fear that we could create more problems,”
International Hauliers Report Heavy Losses Due to Blockades on Greek Border
International carriers are reporting losses of millions of leva due to the blockades on the Greek border, Teodor Vergov, a lawyer for the Bulgarian Union of International Carriers (BUIC), told BTA on Wednesday.
Election Code revisions: political positions Information Services Denies Any Role in Configuring Voting Machines
Information Services (IS), the Bulgarian system integrator, Wednesday denied ever being assigned or ever performing any activities related to configuring voting machines. The company issued a statement in response to remarks made by Continue the
Ministry of Regional Development Presents Symbol of Bulgarian Presidency of EU Strategy for the Danube Region
A stylized rose composed of shapes representing the sun, mountains and water, as well as wavy lines hinting at the Danube River is the logo for the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region as presented by the Ministry of
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria to Participate as Host Country under EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism
Bulgaria will participate as a host country under the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM), the Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday, following an invitation sent to the country by the European Commission’s (EC) Energy Directorate-General to express binding interest for 2026.
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents 2025 Annual Awards
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) presented part of its 2025 annual awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Chamber’s headquarters. A bronze statuette of Hermes by sculptor Stavri Kalinov, a plaque and a diploma were awarded.
Euro Introduction Marks Final Step in Bulgaria’s EU Integration - Chamber of Commerce and Industry President
Tsvetan Simeonov, President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said on Tuesday that Bulgaria is completing its full integration into the European Union with the introduction of the single currency, the euro.
Wrap-up Bulgaria’s Euro Changeover Continues with Expanded Services, Legal Rules and Inspections
Bulgaria’s transition to the euro, officially introduced on January 1, 2026, is progressing with expanded exchange services, tightened legal rules on change and intensified inspections, authorities said this week.
Culture
Bulgarian News Agency Announces 2026 Internship Class from National Aprilov School
National Statistical Institute 84 Cinemas Operate in Various Locations Across Bulgaria in 2024
A total of 84 cinemas were operating in various locations across the country in 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on its website on Tuesday in honour of Film Makers’ Day. According to NSI, cinemas in Bulgaria continued to attract large audiences and fill theatres with interesting plots and emotional stories over the past year.
Bulgaria to Participate in Second Semi-Final of Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgaria will participate in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 14. On Monday, a draw was held to determine the order in which the participants will take the stage in this year's 70th anniversary edition of the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Trakia University Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and Trakia University in Stara Zagora have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen research, education, and innovation in Bulgaria, BAS said in a press release Monday. The signing, by BAS
Donka Angatscheva to Perform in Sofia with Bosendorfer Grand Piano
Pianist Donka Angatscheva will arrive in Sofia for her concert with the Sofia Philharmonic orchestra, accompanied by a Bosendorfer grand piano, the organizers said on Monday.
Balkans
North Macedonia’s Prosecuting Magistracy Open Case over Damage to Bulgarian Embassy Entrance in Skopje
The prosecuting magistracy in North Macedonia has opened proceedings against a 55-year-old man suspected of damaging the glass of the entrance door of the Embassy of Bulgaria in Skopje.
Next Greece-Turkiye High Level Cooperation Council Most Likely to Be in February
The next Greece-Turkiye High Level Cooperation Council, to be held in Ankara with the participation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, may take place in February according to the online edition of the newspaper Kathimerini, citing information from sources in both capitals.
Bulgarian Community in North Macedonia Honours Mara Buneva in Skopje
For yet another year, representatives of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia commemorated the anniversary of the death of Mara Buneva in Skopje.
Barge Carrying Over 1,100 Tonnes of Fertilizer Sinks in Danube River
A barge carrying 1,133 tonnes of nitrogen fertiliser sank completely in the Danube River near the Romanian city of Zimnicea according to local media reports. Zimnicea is located opposite the Bulgarian city of Svishtov.